Vdc System; Failure Warning Lights - Alfa Romeo 159 Owner's Manual

VDC SYSTEM

(Vehicle Dynamics
Control)
(where provided)
The VDC system is an electronic system
controlling the car stability in the event
of tyre grip loss.
The VDC system is therefore particular-
ly useful when grip conditions of the
road surfaces changes.
VDC SYSTEM
INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the
warning light á on the instrument pan-
el, to inform the driver that the car is
in critical stability and grip conditions.
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TURNING THE VDC SYSTEM
ON/OFF
The VDC system is automatically acti-
vated when the engine is started. When
travelling, to turn the VDC off press the
ASR/ VDC button on the central console
fig. 103 for 2 seconds. Turning off the
VDC will also turn off the ASR. Both func-
tions can be reactivated by pressing the
ASR/VDC button.
VDC system deactivation is indicated
by the instrument panel warning light
á (on certain versions a symbol is dis-
played) and by the circular led around
the ASR/VDC button.
If the VDC has been turned off when
travelling, at next engine start-up it will
turn on again automatically.
fig. 103

FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS

In the event of failure, the VDC system
is automatically disconnected and the
warning light á comes on with fixed
light on the instrument panel (on cer-
tain versions together with a message
on the display) (see section "Warning
lights and messages"). In this case con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as
soon as possible.
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